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M404 VUM

1995 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

188,684 mi
Last recorded188,684 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM404 VUM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 188,684 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides . (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (close to spring mounts) . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked . (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 188,684 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides . (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides . (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (close to spring mounts) . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked . (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 188,684 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner door shut / step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Close to acceptable wear limit, advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor around driver seat base (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside and nearside front wheel arches and wings corroded, bumper slightly damaged. Not likely to cause injury

Oil leak, but not excessive Not Exceeding limits but advise repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop shaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner wheel arches and floors not within a prescribed area. Also panels behind plastic body panels. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear spring front mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front inner wheel arch near to shock absorber upper attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers seat fore and aft adjustment stiff

Fail 11 Sep 2024 188,684 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor in front and to the side of drivers seat to the offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer step area to lower door shut. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front inner wheel arch near to shock absorber upper attachment. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner wheel arches and floors not within a prescribed area. Also panels behind plastic body panels. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner door shut / step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Close to acceptable wear limit, advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor around driver seat base (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside and nearside front wheel arches and wings corroded, bumper slightly damaged. Not likely to cause injury.

Oil leak, but not excessive Not Exceeding limits but advise repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop shaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear spring front mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

drivers seat fore and aft adjustment stiff

Pass 4 Oct 2023 188,684 miles

Drivers seat adjustment stiff and leaver deteriorated

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside outer sill panels behind outer body panels appears corroded not in a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front wing Corroded, not likely to cause injury

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Nearing wear limits advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside floors and inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 188,684 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Drivers seat adjustment stiff and leaver deteriorated

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside outer sill panels behind outer body panels appears corroded not in a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front wing Corroded, not likely to cause injury

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Nearing wear limits advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside floors and inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 188,684 miles

Drivers seat adjustment very stiff but will adjust.

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front inner wheel arches near upper shock absorber mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside front wheel arches and rear inner wheel arches and inner sill and outer sill panels behind rear body panelling. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step inside door, passenger seat not fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer door step just outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to acceptable wear limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside body near to shock absorber mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear spring front and rear mounting areas and some support panelling also corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 188,684 miles

Drivers seat adjustment very stiff but will adjust.

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front inner wheel arches near upper shock absorber mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside front wheel arches and rear inner wheel arches and inner sill and outer sill panels behind rear body panelling. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step inside door, passenger seat not fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer door step just outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to acceptable wear limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside body near to shock absorber mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear spring front and rear mounting areas and some support panelling also corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 188,684 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door step inside door opening (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced underside of step beneath plastic panel / trim (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower crossmember EITHER SIDE OF CHASSIS LEG attachment near subframe mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside front wheel arches and rear inner wheel arches and inner sill and outer sill panels behind rear body panelling. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step areas, not within prescribed areas and passenger seat removed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front inner wheel arches near shock absorber mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear shock absorber mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear spring mounting areas. Some support paneling is corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 188,684 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated under sill /under step (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury under step (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated under sill /step (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rubber missing from clutch pedal

Pass 1 Oct 2021 188,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corroded but not prescribed areas

Pass 30 Sep 2020 188,684 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides are heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

a lot of wiring exposed

oil leak

whole van heavily corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2020 188,684 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 186,036 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underbody areas show corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2019 186,036 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 186,022 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear shock absorbers lower bushes starting to split/ wear

both front wheel bearings slight play

both rear light units slight earth faults

front door steps, inner/ outer sill panels, front/ rear inner wheel arches starting to rust

front metal brake pipes starting to rust and rear metal brake pipes slightly damp

nearside front shock absorber slightly damp

nearside rear reverse lamp not working

offside front suspension lower ball joint cover boot starting to crack/ perish

offside seatbelt buckle slight damage

power steering reservoir slightly loose and steering rack slightly damp

rear diff slightly damp

slight oil leak

steering column slight movement

suspension springs starting to rust

Pass 28 Mar 2017 178,736 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

both near side inner and off side inner sills corroding but outside 30 cm rule

no spare wheel

power steering reservoir insecure

Fail 28 Mar 2017 178,736 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp side light (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

both near side inner and off side inner sills corroded but outside 30 cm rule

no spare wheel

power steering reservoir insecure

Fail 27 Mar 2017 178,736 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported by steering uj (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp side light (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

both near side inner and off side inner sills corroded but outside 30 cm rule

no spare wheel

power steering reservoir insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2016 175,556 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

corrosion to n/s under sill, outside any prescribed area

Fail 30 Mar 2016 175,551 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

corrosion to n/s under sill, outside any prescribed area

Pass 18 Mar 2015 171,615 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Apr 2014 166,849 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 166,810 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 161,506 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 156,244 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 156,225 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 150,039 miles

front chassie rail has surface corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2011

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front chassie rail has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2010 144,113 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 137,988 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 130,662 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 124,455 miles

ADVISE; long service brake travel / long parking brake travel /slight corossion has started underside of vehicle.

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 118,333 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 118,280 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

both front wheel arches/ wings rusty

nearside front headlamp glass chipped

offside front seatbelt buckle repaired

offside rear handbrake cable to drum guide slightly inscure

slight imbalance on rear brakes

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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M404 VUM is a 1995 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

Across all 1995 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 129,964 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M404 VUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M404 VUM is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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